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PAGE FOUR EVENING HERALD, SHENANDOAH, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1943. WOMAN'S CLUB MEMBERS HEAR MISS SCANLAN TALK PRODUCTION IS RESUMED AT KEARNY SHIPYARD FUNERALS OF A DAY Local Man, Now in Army, Forwards Amusing Letter Personal Pararaphs About Folki You Know Buy, tell, rent tills easy, Inexpensive way! The rate two (2) centi per word and the minimum clmrie fifty (SO) cenfs (or each Insertion, Phone tmuk for want-ad taker and your worries are ended. Cash In advance, please. with the left, all at the same time, and a few other body-building ma-neuvers, "At 8:01 we put on our light packs and go for a run to the nearest hill top two miles away. A light pack consists of a nine-pound gun, bayonet, canteen full of water (which you always forget to fill because you never get time to drink), fork, knife, spoon, meat can (with one-half of a Hershey bar in it I don't Weddings The members of the Shenandoah Woman's Club spent an interesting evening Thursday at the Elks quarters, when Miss Isabel Scanlon lectured on extensive travels which she njoyed for many years.

Miss Scanlan held the attention of her' audience as she told of the beauties and eccentricities of the countries which she had visited in pre-war days. Her descriptions tere so vivid they left an indelible im-. presslon on the minds of her lis teners and enlightened them as to the habits and customs of people oi oiner lanos. The meeting was opened with the singing of the national anthem and the pledge to the Flag. Miss Gayle Smith presided at the piano.

At the business session which followed the program, plans were discussed for the annual dinner to be held on November 18. Mrs. Anthony Uses gave a report on the progress of the new project to be sponsored by the Woman's Club. Mrs. Charles Marfilla announced the County Federation meeting which will be held on Thursday, October 21.

at the Necho Allen Hotel. Pottsville. The Woman's Cluh nf Frackville will be hostesses at the meeting. Reservations must be made on or before Monday, October 18 with Mrs. William Martz.

telephone 2-1749. or Mrs. Anrlrw aio-vick, secretary. RAINS HELP RELIEVE FOREST FIRE DANGER Harrisburg, Oct. 16.

(U.R) The Stafp is not yet considering a ban on nuntmg similar to. that imposed in New York to prevent forest, fire Commonwealth officials said today. George H. Wirt, chief of the Forests and Waters Department's pro-tective division, and Seth Gnrrinn director of the Game Commission, joined in saying-that Gov. Edward Martin has not been asked to im.

a ban or that such a request is contemplated. Wirt said Thursday night rains "helped a lot," but pointed out that forests would be dry again in "a day or two" unless additional rain fell. Although Elk, Center, and Lackawanna counties reported big fires, c'amage this year is below that of 1942. Kearny, N. Oct.

16. (U.R) A wildcat strike at the Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Company ended early today and full production was started immediately on construction of warships for the U. S. Nuvy. The walkout ended when 4,000 employes on the midnight shift returned to work in heeding an appeal from officials of the Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuilding Workers of America (CI.O.) and shop committeemen, whose dismissal precipitated the strike Thursday night Workers on subsequent shifts throughout the day also were expected to return to, work pending a settlement of the dispute, reported to have resulted from dlssati tion among rank and file members over reinstatement of an ousted' member of the grievance committee.

BIRTHDAY PARTY IS HELD FOR ROSEMARY WITK0SKI Rosemary Witkowski at a Dartv at the parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Witkowski, 1161 West Lloyd street, last evening in celebration of her fourth birthday. The rjartv mom Was rlwmatar4 in patriotic colors where a delicious luncheon was served and a variety of games played. The honored guest received many beautiful gifts.

Those who attended included Rosemary Kelly, Irene Kelly, Betty Kelly, Doris McAndrew, Francis McHugh, James Kelly, Robert Lutko, Walter Lutko, Billy Kelly, Irene Witkolki, Conrad Rut-cofskie, Mr. and Mrs. James Kelly, Mr. and MrL. Donald Kelly, Mr.

and Mrs. Walter E. Lutko, Mrs. Helen Romonusky, Mr. and Mrs.

James Witkoski. the hostess. Margaret Balaschak, and the guest of honor, Rosemary Witkoski. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS A son was born tn Mr and MV Michael Cuthie, of Girardville, at the Ashland State Hospital. A daushter was hnrn tn Mr nnrl Mrs.

Albert Bobbin, of Shenandoah, at the. Locust Mountain State Hos pital. There are letters, and letters, that are sent to this newspaper from servicemen stationed throughout the world. Some of these letters are humorous, and some of them sad. Many are original, and others are copies of letters "doing the rounds" In the various camps.

Nevertheless, we take them for what they are worth. They make interesting reading, and' present the lighter side of this war. Today we print one of them re cently received. It was sent from a Private, formerly of town, who is now stationed at Fort McClellan, to his friends at a local store where he was employed. We quote: "Hello Gang: "I am having a wonderful time, end I wish you never get here.

I am very enthusiastic about Army life. In nine days of it I had three days K. P. and this is the first Sunday I have off. That is until 2 p.

m. Then we have to catch up on seme drill ing. "We lie in bed- every morning until around clock. This, of course, gives us plenty of time to get washed, dressed, shoes shined, bunks fixed, shaved, etc. At 5:10 we stand outside and shiver while some guy you can see Dlows a bugle.

I think the reason you can't see him is that if you could, they would need a new one every morning because we would have a bugler casualty every a. m. "Well, to get on with my letter. After we are reasonably chilled, we grope our way through the darkness to the mess hall. Here we have a dandy breakfast, consisting of an unidentified liquid and a choice of white or rye crust.

After stuffing ourselves with this delicious meal, we waddle our way back to the barracks. We. have nothing to do until 7 a. m. So we just go around and scrub toilets, mop floors, wash win dows, and pick up all used matches and cigarette butts witnm a radius of 200 yards of our huts.

Light Exercise "Then at 7:01 somebody blows a cop's whistle and we line up for a few simple calisthenics, such as touching your toes with both feet off the ground, or grabbing yourself by the hair and holding yourself at arms length, or marching forward with the right foot, and backward MAIL FACILITIES LACKING A general survey through Mount Carmel, by the Postal Department, shows almost one-third of the homes do not have either a mail box br a mail slot. The survey was made on the recommendation of the Post Office Department. Post office regulations require that all homes have either a mail box or a mail slot. Carriers do not have to make delivery of mail to homes lacking either facility. Home owners at Mt.

Carmel have been urged by the Postal Department to make the necessary installations immediately. know yet why they call it a meat can because we never got meat to put in it), ration pack, cup, shaving Kit, snoe snine Kit, pup tent rain coat, cartridge belt, rope, tent pole, pick witn nandie three feet long, and a few other items like compass, matches, note book, pencils, etc, Carrying my light pack I weigh 235 pounds. I weighed 150 when I left Shenandoah, so you see how easy it is to gain weight in the Army. "An observation car follows us as we climb this hill, and picks up the guys who pass out. They are given good treatment, which is six months in the Guard House.

But they are not court-martialed, because they did not violate any of the 100 or so Articles of War. Plenty of Iodine "Of course, first they take you to the dispensary at the hospital. Here they divide you into two classes. One, those who have Athletes Foot, and two, those who have colds. If you have Athlete's Foot you get your feet swabbed with iodine.

If you have a cold, you get your throat swabbed with iodine. Anyone who claims he has neither, is sent to the Guard House for one week, on one of two charges, gold bricking or impersonating an officer. I did not go to the Guard House because I told them I had both a cold and Athlete's Foot. What I really have is stomach ulcers, but I know when to keep my mouth shut. An iodine-swabbed throat is enough.

"Chow call is sounding so I'll have to quit -writing, because I don't want to be late. are go ing to have hominy again (19th time), and ice cream, and it is really a treat. "As ever, A. "P.S. I don't know what this hominy is made of, but it looks like window putty and smells like "camphor." COUPLE ON HONEYMOON Media, Oct.

16. (U.R) Mrs. Colin P. Kelly, widow of the nations first hero in World War II, and Lieut. J.

Watson Pedlow, U.S.N., were on their honeymoon today following a quiet wedding at nearby Rockdale. The ceremony was performed in Calvary M. E. Church by the pastor, Rev. John Knewstub.

Among the 'wedding guests were Corky Kelly, 'three-year-old son of Capt. Colin P. who sacrificed his life after bombing a Japanese battleship off the Philippines, and Colin P. Kelly, the hero's father. Fourth Annual Ball TONIGHT Auspices of SHENANDOAH LIBERAL SOCIAL CLUB 1 in MINERS' HALL MUSIC BY FIRST-CLASS ORCHESTRA Admission, 45c, Plus Sc Tax EVERYBODY WELCOME.

Mrs. Marraret Lapaschlnaky The funeral of Mrs. Margaret La pachinsky, of Gilberton, took place this morning from her late home, and was largely attended. A profusion of mass cards and flowers surrounded the bier, attest ing to the high esteem In. which Mrs.

Lapachinsky was held by mends end acquaintances. High mass of requiem was cole brated in St. Louis' Church. Malze ville, at 9 o'clock, by Rev. Andrew J.

Degutis. Rev. P. Laumakls and Rev. George Degutis read low masses.

Father Andrew Degutis per formed the last rites of absolution In the church, and officiated at the grave, assisted by the other two priests. Interment was in the parish ceme tery, jrrackviile. The pallbearers were John Swank, Henry Blum, Peter Rudvalis, John Navitsky, Peter Gormug and Vin cent Morkavage. William Menkewicz hud charge. Mrs.

Louisa Franks The funeral of Mrs. Louisa Franks, 102 West Cherry street, was held this morning from her late home, A number of floral offerings and mass cards surrounded the bier. The cortege proceeded to the An nunciation Church where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at 8:30 o'clock. Rev. Francis J.

Horn berger was the celebrant: Rev, Leo J. Harklns, deacon and Rev, Cornelius OBrien, sub-deacon. Rev. Hornberger performed the last rites of absolution at the church, assisted by the other two priests, Rev. Hornberger officiated at the grave.

Pallbearers were Fred 'Beck. Ed ward Campbell, Joseph Long, John Wijcom, Henry Frantz and John Sphon Interment was in the Annunciation Cemetery. J. S. Williams and Son had charge.

Out-of-town people who attended; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schaaf, Phihv c'elphia; George Schlitzer, Ringtown; Mrs. Hilda Kriegey Niagara Falls; Rev. Charles Schlitzer, wife and daughter, Richlandtowh; Vincent and Francis Kelly of Tamaqua; Mrs.

George Neill, Ashland; Mrs. Birt ram Graven, Williamsport; Mrs. William Eisenhauer Jr. and daush ter, Ruth, Bloomsburg; Mrs. Fred Walters and daughter, Patricia, of Miminburg.

Mrs. Mary Brosloski The funeral of Mrs. Mary Bros' loski took place this morning from the home of Mrs. Helen Kovaleski, 310 West Columbus street. Many mass cards surrounded the bier, sent by sympathizing relatives and friends.

The cortege proceeded to St. Cast mir's Church, where at 9:30 o'clock a high masS of requiem was cele brated by Rec. Joseph J. Swies, who also performed the last rites of absolution in the church and of ficiated at the grave in the parish cemetery. He held services at the home preceding the mass.

The pallbearers were Michael Osman, Joseph Larnel, Alex Zmie- jewski, Elias Skacinski, Joseph Bu- Einski and Adolph Andrulonis. Alex and Leonard Wenlz had charge. SUGGESTS STORAGE METHOD Philadelphia, Oct. 16. (ll.fi A return to 18th Century "cold storage" methods to preserve a 70,000,000 bushel Maine potato crop was advocated today by Waif er Ack'erman, engineer for the Farm Security Administration.

Ackerman proposed borrowing steam shovels from State Highway Departments to dig deep holes in fields for storage of the potatoes, Eighteenth Century farmers, he said, were adept at such storage methods, keeping potatoes, cabbage, pumpkins, beets, parsnips, turnips and other root crops buried in pits beneath piles of straw and hay throughput the winter. CONSIDER MORE RATIONING Harrisburg, Oct 16. (U.R) Possible rationing' of additional foods and commodities to insure equitable distribution of available supplies was being considered today following conferences between the federal Government and jetailers. A. Rex Johnson, chief of the retail division of the Food Distribution Administration, said he and a representative of the War Production Board quizzed retailers concerning protests that some commodities were not being distributed fairly.

The conference was one of 20 being held throughout the nation. BROYVDER PROTESTS New York, Oct. 16. (ufi) Earl RrnwHpr cranarnl canrAtnrv tha Communist party ot the United states, said last nignt tnat it was a "shameful spectacle" to hear criticism of Russia by United States senators who recently returned from a world-wide tour of battle-fronts. Speaking at a youth convention, Browder reiterated his appeal for an immediate second front which he said would contribute tn the enflv Aalaa e4 Tnnnn and predicted that "we can be abso lutely certain tnat tne regime in Germany eventually "will collapse under theJMows -of the German people." URGES WOMEN TO VOTE Washington, 16.

(U.R) Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt last night called on several thousand WA.V.E.S. and women government workers to exercise their citizenship and vote in the coming election as part nf their obligation to men overseas. "We have no right to say 'I'm no politician, that is someone else's she said. "In doing that, we doom democracy and practically say we don't want to make democracy work." She said the heaviest burden of the war rests on the women at home because they are Assuming manv 4k, I- .7, 1 1 it, hitherto had not tackled alone.

BACK AT WORK Camden, N. Oct 16. (U.R) Three-hundred workers were back at work today at the Campbell Soup plant after company officials and the United Cannery Agriculture and Allied Workers (CI.O.) announced settlement of a dispute over time schedules. The workcs were suspended Thursday for refusing to fill out cards detailing their duties throughout a work -neriod. They said that such notations weie clerical and supervisory jobs.

The company agreed to Usue a-uniform time card which is very brief anj requires every little clerical work A Blazing, Brand New Wartime Novel! Dr. W. S. Straughn and Mrs, Hughlett A. Gait, ot Dover, Dela ware, are visiting relatives in town, Mrs.

J. Norman Kammerer and son, of Abington, are visiting the Beddall family on North White street. Mrs. Kammerer will be re membered as the, former Louise Beddall. CAPTAIN STRENKOFSKY IN MOVIE AT FRACKVILLE 'Report From Aleutians' De picts Frackville War Hero Frackville theatre-goers will have tne opportunity of seeing CODt.

Henry Strenkofsky, a hero of World War II, on the screen of the Garden Theatre on Tuesday. JJuring the picture. "Report From the Aleutians," Captain Strenkofsky appears several times. In one of the scenes he is shown receiving! a citation from his commanding officer before the completion of his tentn bombing mission over the Jap-held island of Kiska. A commentator narrates the storv throughout the picture, and Captain Strenkofsky's name is announced as he receives his citation.

The movie is a grinning tale of tne fighting Yanks who first had to wage war against the elements be. fore they could begin their war against the Japs in this group of islands. There are manv action shots throughout the' Technicolor film, which runs approximately threerquarter's of an hour. The strategic importance of thLs tiny chain of islands which provided bases for relentless air attacks on the Jap bases is dramatized in the U. S.

Government released film. released through the. O.W.I., and produced i'or the War Department by the Signal Corps of the U. S. Army.

The film is distributed and exhibited under the auspices of the War Activities Committee of tha Motion Picture Industry. lhe picture reveals how our fight ing men of the Army and Navy, inspired by the religious ceremonies which they attend early in the morning, make Sunday one of the out standing fighting days of the week. Une of the most compelling scenes in the picture, which is climaxed by a devastating raid on Jap-held Kiska, is the showing of the religious services of all denominations, sects and creeds. Captain Strenkofsky is the pos sessor of the Distinguished Flying Cross. He was home on a furlough a short time ago and is now stationed as an instructor in thfs country.

He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Strenkofsky, South Lehigh avenue. SUFFERS LACERATIONS IN FALL WHILE WALKING "Miehaer Anuscavaze. 67.

of town. fell last night about 11 o'clock while wanting alone south Ma stwt near Oak. and suffered laceratinns of the nose and forehead. He Was taken to the Lnonst Mnnn. tain State Hospital by a Shenandoah policeman.

Following treatment, ne was aiscnarged to his home. NAVY CASUALTIES Washington. Oct IB fllPl PV. Navy Department today announced 30 casualties of the United States naval forces, and one phanBo In a casualty status. The new names brought to 30,612 the total of Navy, Marine Cnrna and fnaet Rinnl noc.

ualties in- this war, This included li.iyz dead, 5,399 wounded, 9,109 missing and 4,192 prisoners of war. WONT FIGHT SUIT Hollywood. Oct. 16. (i.g.) Vauehn Paul will nn mntut Deanna- Durbin's divorce suit, his attorneys saw today.

former movie producer now on sea duty, waived his right under the soldiers ano sailors relief act to ask postponement of the divorce proceedings Miss Durbin charged cruelty. When bigger and more complicated tax are built Congress will build them. Our slogan for today: There'll always be a tax collector. Selects Own Name It ill Ill lill ANDREW ANSELMO, above, has the distinction of having picked his own name. Unable to decide on a name for him, Andrew's mother, Mrs.

Mildred Anaelmo placed near him 25 cards on each of which was written a masculine name. He tried to clutch the card bearing the name "Ajidrew. and that set- X4 FOR SALE Ffm SALE 221 A utreet. Glrard vllle, a seven-room house. Apply at 01 rau-iottc tiui, olS-16-18-3t FOR SALE Dining room suite, in good condition; reasonable.

Apply, 142 West Main street, Girardville. 018-18 2t FEMALE HELP WANTED WANTED Operators on double' needle machine; also stitchers. Apply, Garden Dress Company, Oak and Balliet streets, Frack ville. ol4-tf WANTED Middle-aged woman for general nouseworK; no cnuaren; good salary. Apply at Herald Office, 9 a.

m. to 12 noon, Monday. oie-it WANTED TO BUY WANTED TO BUY Electric drills, all sizes, regardless of condition. Apply, Electric Motor Repair Shnn 25 West Lloyd street. ol6-18-19-3t WANTED -TO BUY Private party will pay immediate cash for '41 or 42 Cadillac (or any.

other) late model car. Have priority certificate. Please give full particulars. Apply Box No. 251, Evening Herald.

o7-12t WANTED TO BUY Old electric cleaners and washers, regardless of condition. Call or phone Charles Rudberg. 310 West Cherry street, Shenandoah. Phone 2-0814. Our representative will be glad to call o2-4-6-8-10-12-14-16-8t FOR RENT FOR RENT Six-room house located in Brandonville.

Heat and water furnished. Apply R. W. Faust, Brandonville. 15-2t.

FOR RENT Seven-room house with bath and heat. Located in Lower Wm. Penn. Apply Mrs. Rakus, 3 Lower Wm.

Penn. ol6-18-2t. IN MEMORIAM In Memorlam In sad and loving memory of Henry Lipiec, who died October 16. 1940: You are not forgotten, Loved One, Nor will you ever be. Sadly missed by It Parents, Brothers, Sisters.

CARD OF THANKS Card of Thanks Thanks are extended to kind friends, neighbors, and relatives who helped us bear our recent grief, the death of Mrs. Margaret Lapachinsky; for floral offerings, mass cards, automobiles, and other gestures of sympathy. It Lapachinsky Family. Card of Thanks Sincere appreciation is extended to relatives and friends, who assisted in our recent bereavement, the death of Mrs. Louisa Franks, Heartfelt thanks is extended to those who made offerings of mass cards, flowers, the use of automo biles, and for all other kind deeds, It Children.

Card of Thanks lAppreciation is extended to the kind friends who assisted in any way during our bereavement, the death of Mrs. Mary Brosloski. Their sympathy was helpful. Mr. and Mrs.

Charles It Kovaleski'. DEATH NOTICES PRESCAVAGE John Prescavage, Gilberton. Funeral Tuesday morn Ing from his late home, Main street. High mass of requiem, St Louis' Church, Maizeville, at 9 o'clock. Interment, parish cem etery, Frackville.

Relatives and friends invited. William Menkewicz has charge. ol6-2t ANNIVERSARIES Prof. E. W.

Wilde, of town, is to day celebrating his birthday anni Robert Billinger, a' professor in chemistry at the Lehigh University, Bethlehem, is celebrating his birth day today. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Billinger, of South West street, and has been a resi dent of the Steel City for a num ber of years. Mr.

and Mrs Joseph Wisnefsky or ooutn catnenne street, are cele brating their 14th wedding annl versary today. Obi nOWQ Norristown, Oct 16. (U.R) A $75- uuu libel verdict awarded the Norristown nplice chief against Ralph B. Strassburger, local publisher, was set aside late yesterday by Judge Harold G. Knisht of the Mnntunmerv Court Of Common Pleas, who said re naa laiiea to give proper instructions to the jury over which he presided at trial of the suit A three-judge court abandoned the verdict after hearing an appeal for a new trial filed by Strassburger.

CLASSIFIED DISPLAY Inch Insertions. 50c, Six or More Times, 0c Per Inch. MOVING. STORAGE AND RUG CLEANING Local and distant moving, flreprool warehouse for household goods aod rug storage. Rug cleaning, refring-lag, binding sod repairing.

Crating nd shipping to all parts ot the Telephone Poltsville 953 PotUville Storage and Tra nxfet Ox Garraway-Shlrey Mr. and Mrs. Sager of 117 North Fourth street, Frack' ville, announce the marriage of their daughter, Mildred J. Garra way, to Private First Class Irvln G. Shirey, son of Mrs.

Susan Shirey, of The marriage took place September 29 in St. Louis, Mo. It was performed by the Army Chaplain oi jenerson Barracks. JAP INSTALLATIONS ARE BLASTED ANEW Continued from First Page tralian column in the Jungles south of their coastal base at Madang. The Jaimnpsf.

after lpnvino mnre than 400 of their dead along the jungle trails in their month-long flight toward Madang, were making a Stand behind a netunrlr nf nlll. boxes and mountain guns along a series or ridges guarding the southern Approaches to Madang an im- Dortant suirolv renter ahnnt IKS miles northwest of Finschhafen. A headquarters spokesman said 25-pound artillery, dropped by parachute, was beine used hv the Aus tralians to knock out the enemy' strong points. The Australians, last rpnnrfort nnlv 35 miles below Madang, have suffered "exceedingly light" casualties in- the fishtine thus far. the snnhfs.

man said. Medium bombers ranecd of the Australian column tn rtrnn 32 tons of bombs on an enemy airdrome in the Madang area, destroying two JDanese fighters the ground and smashing supply dumps ana gun positions. American nntrnl nlanpi enemy barges between Buka and Bougainville Islands in the Northern Solomons, but there was, no word of other activity in that area. Japanese installations on Timor and in Kai and Tanimbar Islands north of Australia also were raided by Allied planes. Twelve enemy raiders struck back at Allied-held Buna and Orn Bay, in New Guinea, causing minor damage, me communique said.

POLISH CITIZENS LEAGUE PLANS BIG CELEBRATION John A. Malinowski. president of Polish Citizens' League of Schuylkill County, has appointed a laree com mittee to plan for the county-wide annual celebration in commemoration of Brig. Casimir Pulaski, Revolutionary War hero, to take place November 6 at the Mahanoy City Elks' Club. For many years past, in most of the United States, the President and the Governors set aside October 11 in commemoration oi'.

Pulaski's death. Schuylkill County following the example of other sections, has celebrated the anniversary almost annually and perhaps more brilliantly the past seven years, under the auspices of the Polish League. committee will endeavor to secure prominent personages to take part in, the Among those invited to date are Madam Sikorski, widow of General Sikorski, leader of the Polish forces in exile. John L. Lewis, president of the U7 M.

W. of has been extended an invitation. The Polish League is definitely assured of. the participation by a member of Governor Martin's cabinet District Attorney Leon Schwartz, of Luzerne County, a renowned orator of Polish stock, has accepted an invitation and will be accompanied by many leaders of Polish organizations located in Wilkes-Barre, Scran-ton, Nanticoke and Philadelphia. PUBLIC INVITED TO HEAR PROF.

NEPRASH SUNDAY Professor I. V. Neprash will speak on "God's Victories in Russia" at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in the First Baptist Church. Professor Neprash is well versed on the spiritual struggle in Russia, judging by reports from previous audiences. He was born in Russia, trained and educated there, later becoming a college professor.

He was pastor of the largest Protestant Church there, and editor of a Russian magazine. At present he is di rector of Russian missionary serv ice in this country. The public of town is invited to attend the session during which the professor will explain the war carried on in Russia for a quarter ot a century the spiritual war of godless forces against God's word and His church, which is about to end. The professor believes it is God's victory, and is by far more glorious than the victories of the armed forces WILDCAT STRIKE Philadelphia, Oct 16. (U.R) A walk out of approximately 2,000 workers at the Cramp Shipbuilding Co.

plant here yesterday was expected to end today after Industrial Union of Marine Shipbuilding Workers (CI.O.) attributed the wildcat strike to "bad weather." The men left their jobs for lunch and refused to return. Company officials said they did not know the cause of the walkout Workers said it was a result of the dismissal of a union man and "unfair distribution of work." FIRST ON UST Harrisburg. Oct 10. (U.R) Mrs. Walter Aloysius Criste, Cresson, wile of an Army Air Corps private, was the first Pennsylvania woman authorized to receive Federal maternity aid the State Health De partment said in approving 25 applications.

Mrs. CrUte's husband is stationed at Ogden, Utah. Her phy sician is Dr. James S. Taylor, Al-toona.

and she will receive her ma ternity care in by Ellen Ashley jjjr 11 Sunday in The Record TLX ERE is a story as new and as stirring as the latest flash from a flaming battle-front. It is the story of a beautiful society girl, Rusty Baylis, who defied her family, friends and social tradition, to don blue jeans and go to work in a great bomber plant. Her mother "When "a girl goes into a-thing of that sort things happen to her." Juanita, Tier co-worker, advised: "I'm tellin you if you want to get 'ahead in plant, you gotta be nice to the right guys." The man she loved stormed: "I like my girls in skirts and frilly collars and their hair soft.on their necks not in pants and little boy shoes!" III A First Run Novel I 1 This is a brand new novel never published before. The book is just about to be released by Dodd, Mead Company. And althoiuzh the story is fiction, the characters anu events imaginary, the background is authentic Acknowledgment is made to the War Department and to the Curtiss-Wright Corporation, St.

Louis Branch, through whose cooperation the author was enabled to acquire the atmosphere and corroborative detail used in this novel. There was much in what they said. Rusty found jealousy, passion V. involved her family and herself in a storm of startling events. The story of her tempestuous career is intensely absorbing, powerful, passionate.

But more important than that "Girl in Overalls" portrays frankly and fearlessly the situations which arise inevitably between men and women in America's war plants. Don't miss this story of love, jealousy, sabotage in a great war plant! Reserve your copy of Sunday's Record NOW! PHILADELPHIA 1 "IT? unaay f..

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